Today, I worked on researching online for Arduino coding for the stepper motors. I looked for ways to control the speed and the rotational movements of the motor using a RC controller. After some research, I found useful information on YouTube and on the official Arduino website. I also found links to forums which seemed to provide tutorials on what I want Tom achieve. Unfortunately, the school internet has barred me access to the ose websites. Hence, I decided that I would make further research at home on Friday. 

Aside from getting information on coding stepper motors with the Arduino, I thought about the type of material that I wanted to use. Some of the sources I found on the topic suggested that robots should use materials like aluminum or plastic. However, I found that the cost to acquire these materials was simply too high. Furthermore, I had little experience manipulating them Andy had no effective ways to cut them into the shapes I wanted. Hence, I decided to rely on thicker acrylic to ensure the integrity of the leg. After all, the stepper motors’ performance showed me that they have a lot of torque. 

Next class, I plan to start coding and linking the stepper motors with the Arduino board. I would borrow one of Lauren’s stepper motor for testing purposes if she allows for it.